Label Check

Per-SKU verdict on whether a package can carry a recyclability claim in California, for packaging manufactured after October 4, 2026.

Legal details & CMC list version

CMC list version 2026-01-01

If a resin identification code (e.g. #1 PET, #5 PP) appears on the package, it must be printed inside a solid-line equilateral triangle — never inside the chasing-arrows (Möbius loop) symbol — and only when the material and form meet CalRecycle's recyclability criteria. The chasing-arrows symbol itself is reserved for claims the CMC list substantiates.

Not legal advice. Verdicts reflect the CalRecycle CMC list's recyclable determination only and do not evaluate every SB 343 / 14 CCR criterion. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

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Remove chasing arrows / "recyclable" claims from artwork before print runs for units manufactured after Oct 4, 2026 — $2,500-per-violation exposure.

Liner bagPrimary

LDPE (#4) — Other Flexible and Film Items (25_P16P) is not on CalRecycle's recyclable list — statewide recycling rate 5%. Material: LDPE.

25_P16P5% recycledNot recyclable

Foil freshness pouch (inner)Primary

Not yet classified to a CMC category — cannot substantiate a recyclability claim. Material: Metallized laminate.

Needs data

CartonSecondary

25_PF10N30% recycledRecyclable

Corrugated case (12 boxes)TransportExcluded — transport

25_PF9N68% recycledRecyclable

Remove chasing arrows / "recyclable" claims from artwork before print runs for units manufactured after Oct 4, 2026 — $2,500-per-violation exposure.

Resealable zipper stripPrimary

LDPE (#4) — Other Flexible and Film Items (25_P16P) is not on CalRecycle's recyclable list — statewide recycling rate 5%. Material: LDPE.

25_P16P5% recycledNot recyclable

Stand-up pouchPrimary

Multi-Material Laminate — Pouches and Envelopes (25_P46P) is not on CalRecycle's recyclable list — statewide recycling rate <2%. Material: Laminate film.

25_P46P<2% recycledNot recyclable

Corrugated shipping case (12-ct)TransportExcluded — transport

25_PF9N68% recycledRecyclable

Remove chasing arrows / "recyclable" claims from artwork before print runs for units manufactured after Oct 4, 2026 — $2,500-per-violation exposure.

Resealable zipper stripPrimary

LDPE (#4) — Other Flexible and Film Items (25_P16P) is not on CalRecycle's recyclable list — statewide recycling rate 5%. Material: LDPE.

25_P16P5% recycledNot recyclable

Stand-up pouchPrimary

Multi-Material Laminate — Pouches and Envelopes (25_P46P) is not on CalRecycle's recyclable list — statewide recycling rate <2%. Material: Laminate film.

25_P46P<2% recycledNot recyclable

Corrugated shipping case (12-ct)TransportExcluded — transport

25_PF9N68% recycledRecyclable

Remove chasing arrows / "recyclable" claims from artwork before print runs for units manufactured after Oct 4, 2026 — $2,500-per-violation exposure.

Resealable zipper stripPrimary

LDPE (#4) — Other Flexible and Film Items (25_P16P) is not on CalRecycle's recyclable list — statewide recycling rate 5%. Material: LDPE.

25_P16P5% recycledNot recyclable

Stand-up pouchPrimary

Multi-Material Laminate — Pouches and Envelopes (25_P46P) is not on CalRecycle's recyclable list — statewide recycling rate <2%. Material: Laminate film.

25_P46P<2% recycledNot recyclable

Corrugated shipping case (12-ct)TransportExcluded — transport

25_PF9N68% recycledRecyclable

Remove chasing arrows / "recyclable" claims from artwork before print runs for units manufactured after Oct 4, 2026 — $2,500-per-violation exposure.

Stand-up pouchPrimary

Multi-Material Laminate — Pouches and Envelopes (25_P46P) is not on CalRecycle's recyclable list — statewide recycling rate <2%. Material: Laminate film.

25_P46P<2% recycledNot recyclable

Resealable zipper stripPrimary

Classification needs review before it can substantiate a claim. Material: LDPE.

25_P16P5% recycledNeeds data

Corrugated shipping case (12-ct)TransportExcluded — transport

25_PF9N68% recycledRecyclable

Remove chasing arrows / "recyclable" claims from artwork before print runs for units manufactured after Oct 4, 2026 — $2,500-per-violation exposure.

Resealable zipper stripPrimary

LDPE (#4) — Other Flexible and Film Items (25_P16P) is not on CalRecycle's recyclable list — statewide recycling rate 5%. Material: LDPE.

25_P16P5% recycledNot recyclable

Stand-up pouchPrimary

Not yet classified to a CMC category — cannot substantiate a recyclability claim. Material: Laminate film.

Needs data

Corrugated shipping case (12-ct)TransportExcluded — transport

25_PF9N68% recycledRecyclable

Complete classification and resolve review flags for every primary/secondary component before making a recyclability claim on this SKU.

Metal lidPrimary

Classification needs review before it can substantiate a claim. Material: Steel.

25_M6N<45% recycledNeeds data

Glass jarPrimary

25_G1N65% recycledRecyclable

LabelSecondary

25_PF12N71% recycledRecyclable

Corrugated case (12 jars)TransportExcluded — transport

25_PF9N68% recycledRecyclable

Complete classification and resolve review flags for every primary/secondary component before making a recyclability claim on this SKU.

Metal lidPrimary

Classification needs review before it can substantiate a claim. Material: Steel.

25_M6N<45% recycledNeeds data

Glass jarPrimary

25_G1N65% recycledRecyclable

LabelSecondary

25_PF12N71% recycledRecyclable

Corrugated case (12 jars)TransportExcluded — transport

25_PF9N68% recycledRecyclable

Complete classification and resolve review flags for every primary/secondary component before making a recyclability claim on this SKU.

Individual bar flow-wrapPrimary

Classification needs review before it can substantiate a claim. Material: Metallized BOPP film.

25_P22PInsufficient Information recycledNeeds data

Carton (6-bar)Secondary

25_PF10N30% recycledRecyclable

Corrugated case (8 cartons)TransportExcluded — transport

25_PF9N68% recycledRecyclable

Complete classification and resolve review flags for every primary/secondary component before making a recyclability claim on this SKU.

Individual bar flow-wrapPrimary

Classification needs review before it can substantiate a claim. Material: Metallized BOPP film.

25_P22PInsufficient Information recycledNeeds data

Carton (6-bar)Secondary

25_PF10N30% recycledRecyclable

Corrugated case (8 cartons)TransportExcluded — transport

25_PF9N68% recycledRecyclable

Complete classification and resolve review flags for every primary/secondary component before making a recyclability claim on this SKU.

Individual bar flow-wrapPrimary

Classification needs review before it can substantiate a claim. Material: Metallized BOPP film.

25_P22PInsufficient Information recycledNeeds data

Carton (6-bar)Secondary

25_PF10N30% recycledRecyclable

Corrugated case (8 cartons)TransportExcluded — transport

25_PF9N68% recycledRecyclable

Complete classification and resolve review flags for every primary/secondary component before making a recyclability claim on this SKU.

Flexible film overwrap (multi-pack)Primary

Not yet classified to a CMC category — cannot substantiate a recyclability claim. Material: Laminate film.

Needs data

Shrink film wrapTransportExcluded — transport

Classification needs review before it can substantiate a claim. Material: LDPE.

25_P16P5% recycledNeeds data

Corrugated trayTransportExcluded — transport

25_PF9N68% recycledRecyclable

Complete classification and resolve review flags for every primary/secondary component before making a recyclability claim on this SKU.

Glass jarPrimary

Classification needs review before it can substantiate a claim. Material: Glass.

25_G1N65% recycledNeeds data

LabelSecondary

25_PF12N71% recycledRecyclable

Metal lidPrimary

25_M6N<45% recycledRecyclable

Corrugated case (12 jars)TransportExcluded — transport

25_PF9N68% recycledRecyclable

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